I am looking into using these as centerpieces with them in the bottom of a vase full of water, a silk flower and a floating candle. good idea or no?
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That was my original intention as well, but when submerged in water the pearls lose visible definition and just look like vaguely purple water. I found they look better when you drain the excess water out of them, so not ideal for floating candles. Instead, I will use them in the bottom of vases of artificial flower arrangements. For the floating candles I played around with putting artificial flowers in the water, but ended up deciding to place the flowers around the outside of the base of the cylinders (gluing them onto a silver plastic tray so they don't blow away).
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The silk flower would more the likely be fine. The floating candle not so much. if you want the floating candle then I would suggest glass stones. The beads look better with less water after they expand. I put a white submersible battery tea candle in the bottom and it lit them up very nicely.
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See other responses for decorating suggestions, BUT also note: These pearls took approx 2 months to arrive here (Oregon, USA). I wasn't in a hurry for them, so it was ok with me. Just keep shipping time in mind.
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Hi -- I actually think my previous post was wrong, and that these lids do come apart (2 pieces), fyi. We didn't use the lids much, tho they're pretty. As for size, we fit the tea light size candles inside these jars just fine (the kind with the silver foil-like bottom/sides.) The votives don't work as well, as the wax pools and puts out the candle. But yes, the tea lights fit in just fine and looked great. I still use them around the house (we bought these for a wedding. The tea lights can be purchased in packs of like 12 or 24 pretty cheap.) These are really cute, tho small, jars. Again, not sure I'd use them for food preserving, tho they might work just fine. Hi -- I actually think my previous post was wrong, and that these lids do come apart (2 pieces), fyi. We didn't use the lids much, tho they're pretty. As for size, we fit the tea light size candles inside these jars just fine (the kind with the silver foil-like bottom/sides.) The votives don't work as well, as the wax pools and puts out the candle. But yes, the tea lights fit in just fine and looked great. I still use them around the house (we bought these for a wedding. The tea lights can be purchased in packs of like 12 or 24 pretty cheap.) These are really cute, tho small, jars. Again,... » Read More Hi -- I actually think my previous post was wrong, and that these lids do come apart (2 pieces), fyi. We didn't use the lids much, tho they're pretty. As for size, we fit the tea light size candles inside these jars just fine (the kind with the silver foil-like bottom/sides.) The votives don't work as well, as the wax pools and puts out the candle. But yes, the tea lights fit in just fine and looked great. I still use them around the house (we bought these for a wedding. The tea lights can be purchased in packs of like 12 or 24 pretty cheap.) These are really cute, tho small, jars. Again, not sure I'd use them for food preserving, tho they might work just fine. « Show Less
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Yes in the sense that they're plastic and won't rust or corrode, but there may be better options. I don't know about floating.
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I believe they are too big to put in a vase. They are as big as decorative paper hand towels used in bathroom
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Unfortunately the won't be wide enough for a floating candle. They just fit a candle stick. I ended up buying silver candlesticks and cutting them down so they weren't taller than the vases and they for perfectly.
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It would be a big wick for a tealight candle. I use these in my 13 oz. round jars and I have to put in three wicks for the melt pool to melt to the edges. I would find a smaller size wick.
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I honestly don't think it would be worth it to buy these because you would need probably 10-12 per vase. Two bags make up the length of my hand so they are very small. Hope this helps!
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They probly would last at least two weeks, I used them for my daughters wedding flowers. So I added water a couple days before, I have been told from friends that you can reuse them I have not, I will use them again, they really make for a nice centerpiece,
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I just poured some water into the buckets and there were no leaks, I would say go ahead and continue with your plan to turn them into candles.
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I purchased these to be used for normal lighting (i.e. ceiling lighting). I have never used them under water. Given the how these are made, I really doubt that they are made to be used under water. I would be careful.
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i think it would keep them dry. but i don't know about floating. even keeping them dry would be pushing it the limit of what is is capable of. you could probably put styrofoam in it. that would help keep it afloat. i would test it without the electronics first. buy it, put it in the bathtub, and see if it floats. if not, send it back. i will tell you this. i did alot of research. and this is best box i could find.
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They are very thin but they could be used in a pool. You might want to look at the bigger ones.
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These can be used with any type of decoration. Once they swell in the water they become a fairly stable meduim to hold up flowers.
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Yes, this item is particularly well suited for blooming flower teas. They make for an attractive presentation in this transparent kettle. I recommend using only quality teas from reputable vendors, however. Remember to carefully hand wash this item!
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Yes you can, as long as the LED lights have the standard twist on . For costmetic reason, try to get a light that can recess inside the glass vases. It will look much better. My light bulbs is stick out pass the glass vase it did not look very good.
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I think these would work great as chocolate molds. I use them to make little guest-sized soaps.
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They vary in size but the ones mostly used are about the size of a pillow case or larger. As fun as they are to float, You must be careful because they do come back down when the flame goes out. They are fragile in that the tissue will easily tear while you are opening them. The end result is a beautiful site. Don't be fooled by the pictures...if you want to get that many lanterns in the sky you will need enough people to help. It takes patience. Not on a windy day.